George A. Romero

George A. Romero

George Andrew Romero (February 4, 1940 – July 16, 2017) was an American-Canadian film director, screenwriter and editor, best known for his gruesome and satirical zombie films, including the seminal “Night of the Living Dead” (1968) and “Dawn of the Dead” (1978). Throughout his career he primarily worked in the horror genre and directed several notable films outside of the zombie subgenre, including vampire film “Martin” (1977) and EC Comics homage “Creepshow” (1982).

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George A. Romero Movies

Discover the best movies directed by George A. Romero. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated George A. Romero films ranked by score.

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Diary of the Dead (2007)

Fantasy Horror Science Fiction
George Romero turns the camera on the camera itself. A student film crew shooting a low-budget horror movie in the Pennsylvania woods gets swallowed by the real thing when the...
Score 5.6
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Day of the Dead (1985)

Drama Horror Mystery
Trapped beneath the Florida swampland, a fractious group of scientists and soldiers confront an impossible choice as the zombie plague consumes the surface world. Their bunker sanctuary becomes a pressure...
Score 7.0
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Martin (1978)

Drama Horror
George Romero's unsettling character study follows Martin, a troubled young man who relocates to rural Pennsylvania to live with his estranged cousin. Tormented by what he believes are vampiric urges,...
Score 6.8
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Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Horror Science Fiction Thriller
Seven strangers find themselves trapped inside a creaking farmhouse as the countryside descends into carnage. Outside, the dead walk with purpose, drawn to the living by hunger alone. Inside, supplies...
Score 7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by George A. Romero? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by George A. Romero are Diary of the Dead, Day of the Dead, and Martin.
How many movies and TV shows has George A. Romero directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles directed by George A. Romero, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by George A. Romero worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by George A. Romero maintains a strong average user rating of 6.7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.